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Look of the Day: Femme Lumberjack

FabSugar — Tue, 13 Jan 2009 05:00:22 PST

Rmur declares she cuts down trees and wears high heels. She sounds like a femme lumberjack to me. I like the red and black color combo and how the ruffled blouse lends a girlie twist. The shiny red pumps dress the whole thing up nicely. All ready to go cut some trees. Not.

Here's what she has on:

Top: Forever 21
Jeans: Rue 21
Shoes: Nine West

Congrats to rmur!

Everyone else, submit your looks and I might feature you on FabSugar!

5 Unbelievably Bad Fast-Food Breakfasts

Prevention — Mon, 23 Jan 2012 04:06:39 PST

We are excited to share one of our fave stories from Prevention here on FitSugar!

By Molly Raisch, Prevention

Mom always said, “Breakfast is the most important meal of the day.” And she was right. Morning meals are essential to revving your metabolism and kick-starting your calorie burn, but indulging in a fat- and calorie-laden breakfast from your favorite fast-food chain could easily send you into sugar shock and pack on the pounds. Research shows that people who ate a big morning meal consumed an extra 400 calories per day, setting themselves up for muffin tops and pancake bottoms. Here are six breakfast drive-through disasters and their Prevention-approved healthier, make-at-home options.

Fifty Simple Strategies to Lose 10 Pounds

Starbucks® Zucchini-Walnut Muffin
Muffins are calorie sinkholes - they pack in the calories but somehow still leave your stomach grumbling. This muffin from Starbucks® seems healthy enough, boasting both zucchini and walnuts, but don’t be fooled by its veggie-based name. This morning baked good has close to 500 calories and 28 grams of fat.

Try Instead: Zucchini-Raisin Muffin
These scrumptious zucchini muffins are half the calories and nearly a third of the fat as their coffeehouse counterparts. Tricks of the trade: Load up your bread batter with tons of zucchini shreds and add raisins for a touch of natural sweetness.

Ten Breakfasts For Glowing Skin

McDonald’s Big Breakfast® With Hotcakes
When your breakfast comes off a fast-food menu and has the word “big” in it, your waistline is headed in the same direction. This hearty breakfast has scrambled eggs, sausage, a buttermilk biscuit, hash browns, and two hotcakes piled onto a plate, making it no surprise that one order accounts for over half your day’s calories and over 55 grams of fat. The worst part? This lumberjack breakfast is sky-high in sodium: 2,150 milligrams.

Try Instead: Pancakes With Berries and Cinnamon
Satisfy your hotcake cravings with these light and fluffy low-cal flapjacks. The secret to cutting fat and calories without losing any buttery flavor: bake them in the oven. Top with berries and cinnamon, and you’ve got a mouthwatering, guilt-free pancake breakfast the whole family will love.

Keep reading for more healthy breakfast swaps after the break.

Avoid this Guy! 14 Reasons To Dump Him

YourTango — Mon, 09 Jan 2012 04:00:21 PST

We're happy to present this excerpt from one of our favorite sites, YourTango.

A guy who's not relationship material always lets you know; you just have to know what to look for.

When I look back at all the relationships that didn’t work out (that I so wanted to at the time), I realize that in every case, there were early warning signs that each guy gave me that could have given me some idea of the heartbreak I was about to experience if I had only been aware of what to look for. To spare you from what happened to me, to give you the inside scoop on what you can be on the lookout for, here’s my list of the warning signs that clearly let you know that this is a guy to avoid if it's a real relationship you're looking for.

He doesn’t call you when he says he’s going to.
Granted, I know that sometimes life can get it the way, and if he’s working late on that big project with the looming deadline it’s possible that time might get away from him once in a while. But if this happens more than once or twice, it’s a sure sign that you’re just not a priority for him right now. If a guy is really interested in starting (or continuing) a real relationship with you, you will be on his mind, and he won’t forget to call.
He’s often late and doesn’t call to let you know.
I know there are lots of reasons people can run late that are beyond their control (traffic jam, car problems, being stuck at the office), but a quick call from his cell phone will put your mind at ease, and let you know that you have a few more minutes to try on that one other outfit you were still considering. The point here is about being respectful of your time – we can forgive lateness, even chronic lateness (some people just aren’t good at judging how much time something will take), but not calling to let you know he’ll be a little late? That’s inexcusable and a sure sign that he’s not too concerned about you.
He doesn’t show up at all (and doesn’t call) when you have plans to see him.
OK ladies, unless he was (verifiably) unconscious in a hospital somewhere, getting stood up is a “one strike and you’re out” offense. There is absolutely no good reason for this (except the one above), and if you stay with him after a maneuver like that, you’ll be in for a very bumpy emotional ride that’s almost guaranteed to end badly. Cell phone reception is excellent these days (unless he’s a lumberjack working in the great North Woods), so this one is unforgivable.
He has rules about how often he can see you.
It’s one thing to have the boys’ “Wednesday Poker Night”, or something along those lines, but if he’s only willing to get together say, every other weekend (with the exception being a child custody situation), then that’s a sure sign he’s keeping his options open and still scouring the market for something better (at least in his mind – he just doesn’t realize that you’re the best thing going!).

Read the 10 additional reason on YourTango: Foreplay, Sexual and Otherwise

Written by Jane Garapick for YourTango.

15 Luxe Fur Toppers to Keep Tastefully Toasty

Marisa Tom — Wed, 21 Dec 2011 12:14:17 PST

Although there's no getting around the layering and the bundling up, we can have a little fun with our Winter uniforms, right? So, top your warm wear off with something luxe and furry. From a lumberjack-chic trapper to a Russian-inspired cossack hat, we've grabbed our favorite (faux) fur hats for a polished cold-weather look. We think these 15 furry toppers are the perfect way to add a dash of fun and fancy to your getup - just click through to see our editors' picks and shop your favorites.

Photo courtesy of Vogue Spain

Looks of the Week!

FabSugar — Sun, 18 Dec 2011 03:30:55 PST

This week, you all proved yourselves to be masters of festive fashion. Between the fur coats, colorful knits, and sparkly accessories, we're reeling from the spot-on styling. Here are our favorites: orange knit, pink playtime, leaxi, feels like Sunday, lovey dovey, penny pincher fashion, lumberjack chic, essential, natural, and fur and sheer. Congrats all!

Celeb Style: Nicky Hilton's Fall Plaid

Hannah Weil — Mon, 24 Oct 2011 09:05:02 PDT

In Fall plaid and cool black contrasts, Nicky Hilton bundled up as stylishly as possible. She took lumberjack plaid to a much chicer level with her cozy, Torn coat, complete with a shearling-lined collar and added in black basics. We might have all the staples to outfit a similarly street-chic look - the Ray-Bans, lace-up boots, and leggings - but a great statement coat ties it all together seamlessly. Of course, a luxe carry-all like Nicky's Celine tote only furthers the glamour of this easy, pulled-together style. Just shop our editors' picks to get Nicky's look.

Torn - Sold Out	Fleece-Lined Leggings - $18.00
Kelsi Dagger Rane Lace Up Boot - $160.00	Celine anthracite leather micro luggage shopper tote - Sold Out
T BY ALEXANDER WANG Short sleeve t-shirt - $89.00	Original Wayfarer In Black - $145.00

Hollywood It Girls Are Loving the Scruff

TresSugar — Wed, 15 Jun 2011 13:04:13 PDT

Quite a few of our favorite starlets have developed an affinity for scruffy men. While some have just a slight stubble and others have more of a lumberjack look, one thing remains constant: these guys look good. Test your bearded-hunk knowledge by guessing who they're linked to!

Question 1 of 8

British hottie Tom Sturridge was recently spotted sporting a full beard and smooching his new gal at the French Open. Who is she?